WILLO FLOOD insists ranting keeper Radoslaw Cierzniak can bawl at his Arabs team-mates whenever he likes – so long as he keeps pulling off wonder saves.

Dundee United’s new keeper has proved an instant hit with the fans especially after last weekend’s heroics when he denied Dundee’s Nicky Riley with a stunning double save to prevent the Dark Blues taking an early lead.

The proud Pole was so pumped up he gave Flood an unexpected ear-bashing in the derby clash in a case of mistaken identity after denying Riley.

But Flood says the fiercely competitive 29-year-old, who is yet to lose an SPL goal since his summer switch to Tannadice, has every right to get stuck into his team-mates so long as he carries on starring between the sticks.

Flood said: “I don’t mind him shouting as long as it’s not at me and he’s aiming it at the right person.

“Seriously, though, he can do what he wants as long as he keeps making important saves for the team like he did in the win over Dundee.

“Everyone knows what keepers are like. They are as daft as brushes at the best of times.

“That’s why they get in the road most of the time when others wouldn’t dream of doing what they do.

“Rado gets pumped up for games because he wants to do so well and that’s when he plays his best stuff.

“He has made a very good start to his United career and let’s hope it continues.”

Peter Houston’s men head for Rugby Park today looking for a win that will keep them top of the table.

But Flood insists the players won’t get carried away by their flying start to the league campaign and they will be treating Killie with every respect.

The former Celtic midfielder said: “Killie get the ball down and pass it. Kenny Shiels has done a good job there. It will be a tough game but we are going there full of confidence and fancy ourselves.

“It gives the fans a boost to be at the top of the league and I heard then singing about it during the derby win which was nice.

“We have made a good start and want to keep winning as long as we can. There are a lot of good sides in the SPL so it will obviously be a challenge to stay up there.”